Basil Cream Chicken Recipe

Name: Basil Cream Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1 1/3 cups finely chopped green onions; 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; hot cooked fettuccine

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 1/3 cups finely chopped green onions
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
hot cooked fettuccine

1
In a skillet saute chicken,onions and mushrooms in oil until chicken is no longer pink.
2
Meanwhile in a large saucepan,melt butter.
3
Stir in flour until smooth.
4
Gradually add broth and cream.
5
Stir in basil and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil,cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
7
Stir in chicken mixture.
8
Serve over fettuccine.
9
This serves 6-8.
10
The amount of fettuccine used would depent of how well sauced you like it,I use about 3/4 of a pound.

1040

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, 1 1/3 cups finely chopped green onions, 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Basil Cream Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Cream Chicken

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